Workshops

Workshops

Meir Lehrer Ltd can provide specific workshops to its customers on an “as needed” basis, targeting a wide variety of technical, commercial, entry level and senior level staff. The following workshops are prepared lectures, but should a customer have a specific need falling within the expertise of Meir Lehrer Ltd, targeted and customized workshops can be created on demand.

Workshop #1 : Cable Television

This workshop provides an introduction into cable television architecture, from the broadcast headend, through the hubs and nodes, all the way to the home and Set-top Boxes and other CPE serviced within. This workshop will discuss linear and VOD services, In-Band and Out-of-Band communications, QAM multiplexing and modulating, and DOCSIS. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.

Workshop #2 : Satellite DTH Television

This workshop provides an introduction into satellite DTH (Direct To Home) television architecture, from the broadcast headend all the way to the home and Set-top Boxes serviced within. This workshop will discuss broadcast TV architecture, DVB standards, multiplexing and QPSK modulation, as well as STB Middleware and EPGs. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.

Workshop #3 : IPTV Television

This workshop provides an introduction into IPTV television architecture, from the broadcast headend all the way to the home and Set-top Boxes and other CPE serviced within. This workshop will discuss linear and VOD services, unicast and multicast streaming, and a heavy focus on IPTV Middleware options on the market. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.

Workshop #4 : DVB SimulCrypt

This workshop provides an introduction into the DVB SimulCrypt standard and related architecture as involves integration of different vendor systems in the ecosystem. Specific examples of SimulCrypt implementations will be studied, and the pro’s and con’s of implementing SimulCrypt  in an active multi-CAS vendor broadcast will be discussed. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.

Workshop #5 : Back-Office Architecture

This workshop provides an introduction into the Back-Office to Network Element process-flow and architecture of Broadcasters and Telecommunications companies. Often overlooked, customer requests must flow unimpeded from the point of reception (Customer Service Rep) to the point of fulfillment (provisioning of network elements in the home). How all systems integrate from start to finish can be as important as any other decision the service provider will make in order to monetize services. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.

Workshop #6 : Wholesale Open Access Networks

This workshop provides an introduction into the topic and architectural decisions related to Wholesale Open Access Networks. Many governments around the world have embarked upon PPP (Private Public Partnerships) relationships to deploy nationwide FTTH/GPON networks. These are all targeted at wholesale high-speed infrastructure, and are meant to encourage RSPs (Retail Service Providers) to join on the network. This workshop will delve into the considerations a WSP (Wholesale Service Provider) and RSP should be aware of prior to such an endeavor. Depending upon the level of the audience, this workshop can be either a half-day or a full-day.